General Plant Care

          "I'm Alive!" That is the first thing a Houseplant wants you to know. Next would be the fact that they need a relationship with you to keep them alive. "Acclimation" is the secret to success. In their native home, the tropics, they received all the light, water and food they needed, but  they now depend on you to acclimate them to your home. Take a few moments and learn how easy and simple it can be to take care of your Houseplants.   

     NOTE!  Temperature - keep all tropical's above 45 degrees. In colder temperature plants growths slows. Avoid extremes.

NOTE!  Quality - When shopping, pick healthy plants.  They  should have the right color, shape and size, and not have blemishes or brown edges.  Look at the pot and soil.  If roots are growing through the drainage holes or are at the top of the soil, the plant may need to be repotted.                   

NOTE! Houseplant System - Houseplants absorb air ( carbon dioxides and other air pollutants) and water through their root system and  then filter up into the stem and out into the leaves, producing fresh oxygen. The lack of or the surplus of too much water will stop the flow. 

NOTE! Losing a Houseplant can be upsetting and some blame themselves. It is important to remember that Houseplants should be enjoyed as temporary decorations, like flowering plants such as roses or gladiolus. But not thought of as pets to be mourned when they become ill or possibly die.  

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